Chocolate Almond Butter Granola

This chocolate almond butter granola is so good I almost feel bad for posting it, because unless you have the self-control of a Buddhist monk you are going to eat the entire batch in a matter of days. So I apologise in advance. But to be honest, I think you will thank me later.

During the week that I made this I daydreamed about it every afternoon at work, counting down the hours until I could get home and have my afternoon snack, which was quite simply a spoonful (or two, or three or four) of this granola. Seriously, I swear this stuff is more addictive than Nutella.

If you are into chocolate for breakfast then go nuts and eat this because it is as healthy as granola comes. But I like to think of it more as a snacking granola, the perfect afternoon treat. I had no need for milk with the chocolate almond butter, but the day I finished the first batch I made it again with chocolate hazelnut butter. That version was quite rich and so delicious with a bit of rice or almond milk.

I made this with my chocolate almond coconut butter, but if you are pushed for time or don’t have a food processor that will make nut butter you can use a store bought version. Just remember to check the ingredient list to make sure you are getting the good stuff, you don’t need any added sugar or preservatives.

Hi Lisa, I would go with something like rice flakes or quinoa flakes (or puffs) or a mix of both. My suggestion would be to head to your local bulk foods store and look through what they have on offer and grab whatever tickles your fancy. Buckwheat would also be awesome in this recipe!

” …unless you have the self-control of a Buddhist monk” hahaha. Thanks for making me laugh!
This granola looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to make it!
It’d be delicious by the handful, with almond milk, in cookies, or sprinkled atop banana nice cream!
I might try it without the dried fruit, though, since I don’t have any on hand. Otherwise… YUM!

Haha I’m glad I made you laugh! Topping banana nice cream with this is such a good idea, I can’t believe I didn’t think of it! Thank you for putting that idea in my head (though I’m probably going to be cursing you when I’m on my third bowl for one day haha)